put a name to something

put a name to something
put a ˈname to sb/sth idiom
to know or remember what sb/sth is called

I recognize the tune but I can't put a name to it.

Main entry:nameidiom

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  • put your name down (for something) — enter sb s/your ˈname (for sth) | put sb s/your ˈname down (for sth) idiom to apply for a place at a school, in a competition, etc. for sb or yourself • Have you entered your name for the quiz yet? • They ve already put his name down for Eton… …   Useful english dictionary

  • put a name to — to remember or say what someone or something is called I had a feeling that I could not quite put a name to …   English dictionary

  • enter your name (for something) — enter sb s/your ˈname (for sth) | put sb s/your ˈname down (for sth) idiom to apply for a place at a school, in a competition, etc. for sb or yourself • Have you entered your name for the quiz yet? • They ve already put his name down for Eton… …   Useful english dictionary

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